# Wales claim historic victory against All Blacks for first time since 1953

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/wales-claim-historic-victory-against-all-blacks-for-first-time-since-1953/
- Published: 2026-11-14T16:27:21+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T00:34:58+00:00
- Original publisher: France 24 (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20261114-wales-claim-historic-victory-against-all-blacks-for-first-time-since-1953
- Topics: UK, World

## Key points

- Wales beat New Zealand 35-28 in Cardiff.
- It was Wales’s first win over the All Blacks since 1953.
- A late defensive stand ended a 34-match losing run.

## Summary

Wales beat New Zealand 35-28 in Cardiff to secure their first win over the All Blacks since 1953, ending a 34-match losing run. The result matters especially because Welsh rugby has struggled since the 2023 World Cup amid poor results and off-field problems.

Tomos Williams scored one of Wales’s five tries and helped set up others, as the hosts raced to a 14-0 lead and were level 21-21 at half-time. Wales pulled ahead in the second half, then held firm through the final 25 minutes after Peter Lakai’s try brought New Zealand within seven points; the visitors had two late attempts held up over the line.

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